This year’s Super Bowl halftime show brought the kind of cultural moment that doesn’t just entertain but also resonates. Amid the spectacle, Kendrick Lamar took the stage, a masterful storyteller weaving together history, struggle, and Black resilience. And for those of us who work in the movement for reparations, a particular line stood out: “40 acres and a mule, this is bigger than the music.”
Executive Director, Christian Harris reflects on our country’s past, toward advocating for justice and reparation. One question echoed: “How will you respond?”
Even in cases where reparations are popular and demonstratively effective, ideological forces are at play to sabotage progress.
National Board member Karen Hughes shares two resources for engaging and talking with others about reparations.
The work of RepGen would not be possible without the generous support of our many contributors, and one of those monthly contributors is Ben Bouwman.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry featured an article titled “Conceptualizing Healing Through the African American Experience of Historical Trauma,” which provides critical insights into how genealogical research can serve as a catalyst for healing.
In this exclusive interview with members of Black Wealth Builders Fund, we learn how this organization is making reparations a reality in the difficult housing market of California.
Explore the exciting addition to our team, introducing Jessica Eiland Anders. Discover her unique background and contributions, and join us in welcoming a valuable member to the Reparation Generation family!
The PDX Housing Solidarity Project, a collective of Portland-based activists, focuses on redistributing wealth to support homeownership for Black and Native communities.
Kellie Farrish gives her take on Juneteenth.
In this segment, we hear from RepGen’s own David Mayer and Robin Mills on how racial discrimination in the GI Bill shaped the destiny of two families.
The article discusses the recent dismissal of reparations for Tulsa race massacre survivors and focuses on Tulsa’s efforts to heal through communal spaces.